US Bridges

IRR BIA RTE 182 over West Feeder Canal

Fair

Hendry County, Florida · 9KM W Int. BIA 182 & 1281 · Structure no. 00000000000S304

Built
1965
60 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected June 2024
Type
Slab
Prestressed Concrete
Length
90 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
120
2021 count
Owner
Federal
Bureau of Indian Affairs

About this bridge

IRR BIA RTE 182 over West Feeder Canal is a prestressed concrete slab carrying IRR BIA RTE 182 over West Feeder Canal in Hendry County, Florida. It was built in 1965, so it is 60 years old, older than the Florida average of 41.3 years.

The most recent inspection reported to the Federal Highway Administration rates it in fair condition with a lowest component rating of 5 out of 9. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.

It carries about 120 vehicles a day, roughly 3% of them trucks, projected to reach 125 by 2039. The structure is 90 ft (27.4 m) long and 25 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 16.2 mi (26 km).

Location

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CarriesIRR BIA RTE 182
CrossesWest Feeder Canal
Location9KM W Int. BIA 182 & 1281
RouteFederal Lands Road 182
CountyHendry County
StateFlorida
Coordinates26.30136, -81.07311
Functional classRural Minor Collector

Condition and inspection

Fair

The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Superstructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Substructure5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Channel and channel protection5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Last inspectionJune 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; action required to protect exposed foundations
Structural evaluation5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Deck geometry4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Waterway adequacy7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Operating rating49.1 US tons
Inventory rating35.9 US tons

Structure

Structure typeSlab
MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, precast panels
Main spans3
Design loadUnknown
Structure length90 ft (27.4 m)
Longest span30 ft (9.1 m)
Deck width25 ft (7.6 m)
Roadway width23 ft (6.9 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic120 (2021)
Projected traffic125 by 2039
Trucks3%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed16.2 mi (26 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemNo

Ownership and planned work

OwnerBureau of Indian Affairs
Maintained byBureau of Indian Affairs
Historic statusNot eligible for the National Register of Historic Places
Work proposedNone recorded
Estimated improvement cost—
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was IRR BIA RTE 182 over West Feeder Canal built?

It was built in 1965, making it 60 years old in 2025.

What condition is IRR BIA RTE 182 over West Feeder Canal in?

The National Bridge Inventory rates it in fair condition. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound. The last reported inspection was in June 2024.

How much traffic does IRR BIA RTE 182 over West Feeder Canal carry?

About 120 vehicles per day (2021 count), of which roughly 3% are trucks.

How long is IRR BIA RTE 182 over West Feeder Canal?

The structure is 90 ft (27.4 m) long with a longest span of 30 ft (9.1 m) and a deck 25 ft wide.

Who owns IRR BIA RTE 182 over West Feeder Canal?

It is owned by the Bureau of Indian Affairs.